By Emma Lacey-Bordeaux— ‘I feel like they’re trying to eradicate black men’ 04:33 Story highlights He is being charged under a little-known state statute Prosecutors point to his album as proof of gang involvement Song lyrics that glorify violence are hardly uncommon. But a prosecutor in California says one rapper’s violent lyrics go beyond creative license to conspiracy. San Diego-based rapper Tiny Doo has already spent eight months in prison, and faces 25 years to life in prison if convicted under a little-known California statute that makes it illegal to benefit from gang activities. The statute in question is California Penal Code 182.5. The code makes it a felony for anyone to participate in a criminal street gang, have knowledge that a street gang has engaged in criminal activity, or benefit from that activity. It’s that last part — … Read entire article »